Acts 17:11 (NIV)
Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.
Chinese Whispers is a children’s game where players sit in a line or circle and pass on a message by whispering from one person to the next. By the time the message reaches the last person, it is often hilariously distorted due to misheard words or accidental changes. In a world full of various mediums to exchange ideologies, philosophies, theological ideas, and various topics popular amongst the public discourse, it’s extremely easy to get information pertaining to the Word of God distorted or changed based on the avenue in which you received it or the vessel that delivered it!
With the rise of false doctrines, if you do not verify the material you consume, you are subject to the enemy’s attacks. The verse above shows us that the Bereans would examine the scriptures EVERYDAY to see if what Paul said was true! Many treat picking up their bible as an inconvenience and would rather trust the words of someone without double checking the Word of God. Choose to make studying the Bible a priority in your life today!
PROPHETIC DECLARATION
From today, I shall grow deeper in the knowledge of the Word of God. I shall not be swayed by falsified doctrines or evil voices bent on causing discord in my life. I am blessed beyond measure as a result! Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
2 Timothy 3:16-17